How to get from Aberlour to Orkney Islands by bus, ferry and train?

From Aberlour to Orkney Islands by bus, ferry and train

To get from Aberlour to Orkney Islands in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 36 bus from The Square, Aberlour station to New Elgin Road, New Elgin station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the NL2 ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen station to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 6 min.

666min

NL2

Leaves from The Square, Aberlour

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Aberlour
2
36
Wait for bus
36
Elgin
3
Ride to bus station
New Elgin Road, New Elgin
ID 638050492
30 min
4
Walk to train station
Elgin
170 yd • 2 min
5
SCOTRAIL
Wait for train
SCOTRAIL
Aberdeen
6
Ride to train station
Aberdeen
95 min
7
Walk to ferry station
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
ID 9300ABA
420 yd • 5 min
8
NL2
Wait for ferry
NL2
Lerwick
9
Ride to ferry station
Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
ID 9300KWH
390 min
10
Walk to
Orkney Islands
1.68 mi • 35 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transport directions from Aberlour to Orkney Islands

The distance between Aberlour, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland is approximately 221.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 666 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberlour to Orkney Islands by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Aberlour

Aberlour is located at Aberlour, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is The Square, Aberlour.

Bus stations close to Aberlour:

The Square, Aberlour
Gas Road, Aberlour
Fleming Hospital & Aberlour Health Centr, Aberlour

Public transport stations close to Orkney Islands, Scotland

Orkney Islands is located at Orkney Islands, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall.

Bus stations close to Orkney Islands:

Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall
Travel Centre, Kirkwall
Ayre Mills, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Orkney Islands:

Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Aberlour to Orkney Islands?
The fastest way takes 666 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.
Is there a direct bus between Aberlour and Orkney Islands in Scotland?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 11 hr 6 min.
Which bus line goes from Aberlour to Orkney Islands in Scotland?
The 36 bus line goes from Elgin station near Aberlour to New Elgin Road, New Elgin station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till New Elgin Road, New Elgin station near Orkney Islands in Scotland
How long does it take to travel from Aberlour to Orkney Islands in Scotland by bus, train and ferry?
The total travel time between Aberlour and Orkney Islands in Scotland by bus, train and ferry is about 11 hr 6 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Aberlour to get to Orkney Islands in Scotland?
Get on the 36 bus from the Elgin stop near Aberlour in Scotland.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aberlour and Orkney Islands in Scotland?
Get off the bus at the New Elgin Road, New Elgin station, which is closest to Orkney Islands in Scotland.

How to get from Aberlour to Orkney Islands by bus, ferry and train?

From Aberlour to Orkney Islands by bus, ferry and train

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